Manny Ramirez has described signing a new contract with the Denver Broncos as a "blessing".
The center agreed a two-year contract with the team earlier this week, having made his first start at the position for the team last Thursday.
The 30-year-old, who previously played at guard, told the team's website: "It's been a blessing ever since I've come to this organisation.
"I think the path that I've taken has been a tough one and I'm just happy to be here. I'm very happy that the organisation wants me to be a part of it, as well.
"It was never specifically told to me in that way, that I was the starter. But I approached it like I was. Because, again, every year is a new year all over. You're in there competing, there's the competition from everywhere. I don't think there's any other way that you could approach it."
Ramirez joined the Broncos in 2011, having spent the first four seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions.
Sian Cowper
